Three separate tales of life on the Nile linked by narration spoken by Joseph Cotten. The first story deals with an affair between Stanville and her knife-thrower lover, Campbell. When Campbell's wife, Craven, discovers her husband's infidelity, she refuses to clear him of a murder charge
unless he vows never to see Stanville again. He agrees, but the viewer is left with the distinct impression that, during an upcoming performance, Campbell may "accidentally" throw his knife at her. The second tale deals with a cholera epidemic that threatens to end a caravan's trip to Mecca. The
caravan's leader, Fares, releases a carrier pigeon in order to decide whether to conti...
Released:
1953
Rated:
NR
Length:
76 mins